St. Paul Park, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV § 18-78
No warranty by city
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By enacting and undertaking to enforce this code, neither the city nor its council, agents or employees warrant or guaranty the safety, fitness or suitability of any rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit in the city. Owners and occupants should take appropriate steps to protect their interests, health, safety and welfare.
Section 18-78 of St. Paul Park Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. IV establishes that the city's act of creating and enforcing its rental housing code does not constitute a guarantee or warranty—by the city, its council, agents, or employees—that any rental dwelling or unit is safe, fit, or suitable for habitation. The provision makes clear that enforcement activity is a regulatory function, not a promise of habitability. Both property owners and occupants are expected to take their own steps to protect their health, safety, and welfare.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-78 of St. Paul Park's rental housing code, a compliant property owner does not rely on the city's inspection or enforcement activity as a substitute for independent due diligence regarding the condition of their rental properties. Operators generally conduct their own assessments of safety, fitness, and suitability, and maintain properties in accordance with applicable standards. The city's enforcement role under ch. 18, art. IV does not shift responsibility for property condition away from the owner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-78 of St. Paul Park Code ch. 18, art. IV makes clear that a city inspection or code-enforcement action does not serve as the city's assurance that a rental unit is safe or suitable to live in. Tenants are encouraged by this provision to take independent steps to evaluate and protect their own health, safety, and welfare. General enforcement paths—such as contacting the city's code enforcement office, raising habitability concerns with a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney—remain available regardless of this disclaimer of city warranty.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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